November 2009
 

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This Time the House Pays with More Dividend Jackpots to Come Casinos used to pay dividends, but that trend ended about the time Sammy, Dean, Joey and Frank left town. But now, one serious Vegas contender is just about to deliver a year-end dividend jackpot.

The Secret Berkshire Discount Investors interested in profiting from Warren Buffett's investment acumen should consider this alternative to Berkshire Hathaway. It's a back door strategy that allows investors to own the stock at a -17% discount.

High-Yielders with a Decade of Sales Growth These companies have grown their revenue every year for a decade, and they now yield more than 6%.

New Deals Show This Competitive Sector's Urgency for Growth In the hyper-competitive tech industry, it's a constant battle of sink or swim, but recent acquisitions have pushed these companies ahead of the rest.

Brazil's Best Income Stock Yields 7% This high-yielding South American gem has a captive customer base in some of the wealthiest areas on the continent.

The Historic Change Igniting a High-Yield Bull Market A massive shift of assets in a major world market is about to occur, and one group of high-yield securities looks poised to reap the rewards. But you can still get in before the crowd catches on... and lock in strong yields.

Government Data Shows This Key Sector Won't Turn a Profit for At Least 3 More Years Bank health isn't what it used to be. According to my calculations, banks currently have a $56 billion reserve deficit. At current levels of profitability, that means banks won't show a profit for 3.25 years. The good news is that Wall Street is bound to begin placing a premium on sound banks like this discounted community banker.

Is Mexico the "New" China? Mexico has overtaken China as the world's cheapest country for manufacturing. Two companies are in perfect position to profit as more firms outsource production to Mexico.

The Single Best Move for Quick Commodity Profits When investors talk about commodities, they usually focus on oil and natural gas. But those aren't the smart trades. Good fundamentals and a little legal inside information is fueling this next big profit play.

This High-Yielding Cash Cow Buys Life Insurance Policies and Waits... This company was named Fortune's No. 1 fastest-growing small public company. It not only generates huge stacks of cash, it's also generous with its shareholders.

Dividend Payers with Earnings Momentum These companies' earnings are taking off. Don't miss the chance for 7% yields.

Mexico's Best Income Stock This NYSE-listed ADR has been given a legal monopoly until 2048. The control of this lucrative market puts the company in prime position to pay fat dividends for decades to come.

U.S. Companies Finding More Consistent Growth Overseas As domestic markets lag, these major U.S. companies have been able to increase earnings overseas. Find out how these companies are beating the competition and what that means for future share prices.

Jim Rogers: Time to Buy Agricultural Commodities If you're an investor, you've probably heard that emerging markets can be profitable investments. But there's another sector profiting from what may be the single most overlooked truth about these quickly expanding countries.

These Growth-Oriented Companies Make a Product Consumers Can't Live Without A game-changing product is making a few companies -- and their shareholders -- a lot of money. A key acquisition points to the industry's standout.

The High-Yield Powerhouse Sector These companies boast yields of more than 6%, and they raise distributions year after year. With highly stable businesses, inelastic demand and natural barriers to entry, they should continue to pay large dividends for years to come.

This World Leader Looks Like a Great Short-Term Trade This week's "Trade of the Week" comes from the pharmaceutical sector. This company is one of the world's leading providers of health care products. Its strong drug portfolio and diverse revenue stream could lead to big profits -- and even bigger yields for investors.

Two Brazilian Plays to Beat the Market These companies pay big dividends in a foreign currency, a great way for investors to protect their portfolio from a falling dollar. Even better, these companies have exposure to one of the fastest growing economies in the world.

Investors Needn't Fear a Double-Dip Recession Just when the economy seems to be recovering, we learn that unemployment has climbed above the 10% mark -- the highest it has been in 26 years. How can investors profit from the fear around the double-dip recession? One investment idea stands out above the rest.

The Best Income Index You've Never Heard of One of the best places to hunt for income ideas are the numerous indices focused on dividend stocks. I've uncovered one index that is a little-known 'sister' of the famous S&P Dividend Aristocrats Index. Its unique take on finding income stocks could lead you to some of the most attractive yields on the market.

The Meanest 10% Yield in the World The movie business thrived during the Great Depression. You'll never guess which entertainment business is booming now -- and the yield will blow you away.

Has Asia Dethroned Detroit as the Auto Sector Leader? Detroit is the heart of the automotive industry. At least, that's what Americans think. On the global frontier, it's all about China and India, and specifically these two companies that are changing how the game is played.

This Security Moves UP When the Market Heads DOWN This week I'm recommending a special kind of security that could help you profit from a declining market. These securities are designed to increase in value when the stock market heads lower -- find out which security is my favorite.

Get 12% in an Ancient Business with a Bright Future The long-term worldwide trend toward ever-expanding industrialization has been interrupted -- but only temporarily. This company is in line to reap huge profits when it resumes, and you get paid 12% to wait.

The Best DRIP in America Now Yields 8.6% This high-yielder's dividend is well covered and growing, and the company has a dividend reinvestment program that puts your money right back to work for you.

Buffett Loves These Misunderstood Investments Last October, when the markets seemed at their worst, Warren Buffett told us not to give up on U.S. stocks. But it was one investment in particular that stands out as perhaps his shrewdest move in decades. Learn about how a major disconnect in the market can net significant appreciation potential for investors.

Five Ways to Ride the Commodities Bull After hitting new highs (again), gold is on the top of every investor's mind. But it's only up +20% year-to-date, other commodities have outrun the hallowed commodity. Here's how to benefit from the rest of the commodity run.

How One Small Mouse Plans to Take Over China After more than a decade of waiting, Disney finally has the approval it needs to build a new theme park in Shanghai. After a disappointment in Hong Kong, Disney is doing things differently and investors will profit from their previous experience.

Pay Yourself What Social Security Won't For the first time in nearly 35 years there will be no cost of living adjustment in payments to Social Security recipients. But for many, monthly bills will increase anyway. We've uncovered one investment class that can help you increase your income despite the lack of help from Social Security.

The Fine Print of Buffett's $44 Billion Deal Everyday investors will have a chance to own the market's most coveted investment -- Warren Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway -- for the first time. Here's how.

Buffett Loves These Misunderstood Investments Last October, when the markets seemed at their worst, Warren Buffett told us not to give up on U.S. stocks. But it was one investment in particular that stands out as perhaps his shrewdest move in decades.

How and Why China Will Flood the Gold Market It's no secret that China is buying a lot of gold. But there will be more to this story as the growing Chinese middle class keep increasing. Find out why this emerging giant could flood the gold market.

On the Cusp of a New Energy Future Already, $80 billion in the economic stimulus package has been distributed to green energy programs. And President Obama stressed the need for more funding to continue green projects. Find the companies that will profit from these investments.

Two Bargain Small Caps Yielding Double Digits These little stocks are not only cheap, they also pay huge dividends.

Pay Yourself What Social Security Won't For the first time in nearly 35 years there will be no cost of living adjustment in payments to Social Security recipients. But for many, monthly bills will increase anyway. We've uncovered one investment class that can help you increase your income despite the lack of help from Social Security.

What the "Man Who Made Too Much" Says About Gold Right now, nearly every currency is facing the same problem -- governments are expanding the money supply at a pace the economy can't keep up with. John Paulson, one of the greatest hedge-fund managers to step onto a trading room floor, thinks it's a good time to turn to gold.

Profit From the Rise of the Machines Robots are taking over the business sector. More and more, businesses are replacing human employees with automated machines. And at a tenth of the price, these companies are cutting costs and increasing their bottom line -- great news for their share prices.

October 2009

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Get Ready for a Breakthrough in This Industry Some said TV would kill movies. Some are sounding a similar note with digital content. But with major new technological advancements -- and growth abroad -- the movie business is booming, and smart investors aren't counting this cinema chain out.

The Legal "Tax Loophole" for Income Investors Investors want to know how to minimize their tax burden and maximize the cash that goes in their pocket. Well, I've found just the thing -- a 'loophole' that investors can use to increase the amount of dividends they receive.

The Ultimate Defensive Dividend This recession-proof company grows in any economic climate. Proof: Its dividends have risen for 17 straight years, and they're likely to rise for the next 17.

Get This Last Rebound Opportunity Before It Disappears Bargains were plentiful back in March; everything seemed priced for a collapse. Investors who bought near the bottom captured hefty gains as sectors rebounded with a vengeance. But we haven't seen the last of the rebound plays. There's still time to catch this one last sector bounce.

Seven Reasons Gold Will Surpass $2,500 Gold's price has quadrupled since 2000, yet this is just the beginning of a historic rise. Seven major forces are set to push gold past $2,500 -- and we're not talking about the tired old inflation story.

The Gambling Stock You Can't Afford to Ignore Vegas may have been hit hard, but people still have an insatiable appetite for gambling. One company plays into this need by developing software for the multi-billion dollar online gambling market. Unlike casino companies that rely on heavy debt burdens, this company pays a one-time upfront cost and then watches the revenue pour in.

The Secrets of Bill Gates' Portfolio Everyone knows he owns a lot of Microsoft, but his other holdings -- and what he's buying -- may surprise you.

The Safest 6%-Plus Yielding Stock in America The S&P's triple-A credit rating typically means a lousy dividend, but plenty of highly rated companies offer rich revenue streams. The best one may surprise you.

Capture 13.0% Yields From the World's Most-Hated Sector Right now, there are double-digit yields just ripe for the picking, and they exist in the most maligned sector of the economy. Snake-bitten investors have abandoned financials in droves, but in their wake they've ignored some enticing opportunities.

Get Paid 10% To Protect Your Portfolio Skyrocketing deficits have drawn dire forecasts of a plummeting dollar and double-digit inflation. Investors can defend themselves from these doomsday scenarios -- and earn 10% at the same time.

This Market is (Finally) Heating Up -- Get in Before Its Too Late History shows these shares prove to be winners over the long haul. A wave of opportunity is about to hit the market in the coming months, and one investment offers exposure to all of it...

How to Read an Executive's Mind Bill Gates sells shares of Microsoft every day. Does that mean we should sell? Not necessarily. Learn why insider selling is such a simple indicator that is often misread and what company is having its shares scooped up by insiders.

How to Get +8% Growth From China for the Next Three Years China set some big growth goals for its economy this year. Investors who pick up this premier commodity play could profit from its large amount of infrastructure spending.

The Index That Thrashed the S&P 500 'Smart money' is pouring billions into this sector expecting huge future gains. The sector is already up +85% from its lows and should continue to outperform as China's appetite for resources continues to build.

Ever-Growing Yields from Post-Crisis Winner These high-yielding goliaths are seeing an earnings boom in the post-crisis world. Discover these little known winners before the smoke clears and everyone gets wise.

The Clearly Undervalued Gem in the High-Flying Dow The Blue Chip Index closed above the 10,000 mark yesterday for the first time this year. The index isn't likely to hold these gains, but that doesn't mean there aren't gains to be had.

Two Small Caps with Big Dividends These little companies are paying big dividends. One has a 17% yield, the other has a recession-proof business

Invest Alongside Buffett with This Industry Leader This Berkshire Hathaway holding weathered the economic downturn better than any of its competitors. Investors can still scoop up shares of this company for about the same price Buffet paid two years ago.

Olympic Fever: Yet Another Reason to Invest in Brazil Brazil is making headlines with its winning bid for the Olympics, but there are plenty of other reasons that make the country a compelling investment candidate. Learn what they are and the easiest way to profit from Brazil's rise as an economic force.

A 17% Yield People Hate You can get a 17% yield in a sector people love to hate. Amidst a floundering economy, business is absolutely booming in a forgotten corner of the economy. You'll be surprised where...because it's probably the last place you would ever think to look.

Finding Double Digit Yields In Today's Market Last year, you could find junk bonds with 20%-plus yields. Locating a double-digit yielding REIT wasn't a problem back in March, either. The yields on these income investments have since dropped. But there is still one investment out there that has your double-digit income needs covered.

The Bank That Beat The Financial Crisis This company is thriving despite hard economic times. Its business seems to continuously expand and its balance sheet has never looked better.

Two Ways to Profit on a Huge New Currency Trend The United States' unbelievably low lending rates have created a once in a lifetime opportunity. Learn how to profit from this disconnect through currencies before the Fed hikes rates.

This Strategy Delivers a +9.4% Payoff in a Week -- Again and Again Investors who used this simple strategy made an average of +9.4% in one week. Not just once, either: It happened 11 times last year. And it should keep happening.

The Safest High-Yield Electric Utilities Electric companies are often thought of as safe investments. This 'Best in Class' utility lives up to that reputation.

The Two Investing Mistakes to Avoid at All Costs If you missed the easy money from the recovery rally, don't worry. This strategy will help investors make smart decisions so they can profit from the next surge in the markets.

A Simple, Incredible System That's Beaten the Market by 10% a Year Have you ever wished you could invest alongside big-name managers without paying big fees? Well thanks to this government regulation, now you can.

Finding Option-Sized Gains from $25 Silver Whether you think the market is in for a second downturn or a continued recovery, there's only one investment you need to own: Silver.

Why This Well-Known Company Should Be Avoided This industry dominator is in for a bumpy road because of its reliance on domestic markets. Management has been unable to find new markets for this American staple and share prices could be headed downwards.

Why All the Fuss Over Rare Earths? These metals are found in your computer's hard drive, your DVD player, and almost all electronics. From jets to energy-efficient light bulbs, the applications are endless. Almost all of the production is imported from China, but there's one California company investors should consider.

Barack Obama's Hush-Hush $1.4 Billion Carbon Competition The administration has quietly named 12 teams for an exclusive race to develop an obscure process. The winner will get $1.4 billion from Uncle Sam and may prove to have the most valuable technology in the world. Here's how to take advantage of the profits to come.

The Nation's Fastest Growing Restaurants Restaurants can be a tough business: A quarter fail the first year. But some eateries have been putting smiles on the faces of customers and shareholders by posting outstanding growth in recent years. One in particular stands out.

Earn 9% from This Company's Unique Strategy Where most investors see ruin, this company sees opportunity. It has made a fortune buying busted banks and selling them for a quick profit. To get in on the action all you have to do is loan them a little money...

This Retailer Had its Biggest Year Ever ... And It's Not Stopping This company managed to post its best year in the worst retail environment since 1970. Find out the name of this retailer that earns profits in good times and bad.

This Country's Market Could Jump +33% ... One 25% Yielding Fund Could Do Even Better When Taiwan relaxed its rules on Chinese investments, its markets surged +7% in one day. As Chinese money continues to pour in, this market could continue to see new highs. One fund is ideally positioned to take advantage of this historic change.

Buffett Lost $10 Billion While This Little-Known Billionaire Tripled His Net Worth The biggest gainer in the Forbes top richest Americans list wasn't Warren Buffett or even Bill Gates. This little-known billionaire tripled his net worth. Find out how he did it and how you can profit even in the toughest markets.

My IPO Recommendation is Up +74% -- Here's What You Need to Know Now... Last week, I recommended an IPO. The shares were priced at $13.50 and, once they hit the market, immediately shot past the $23 mark. Now that the shares are up +74%, I have new advice for investors who bought these shares...

Dodge the Next Market Meltdown With These Unique Funds These unique funds didn't lose any ground during the last downturn and are just entering what could be one of their most profitable periods -- ever.

The Next Sector to Outperform the Market Financials have outperformed other sectors by a wide margin since March. Historical sector rotation patterns tell us what's coming next and which sectors we should now be looking to for market-beating gains.